Adjunct Faculty - Law and Professional Ethics (Master's in Counseling)

Adjunct Faculty - Law and Professional Ethics (Master's in Counseling)

Job Description:

Adjunct Faculty Positions in the Wright Institute's Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology Program

The Wright Institute, located in Berkeley, California, is excited to announce new adjunct faculty positions in the Counseling Psychology Master of Arts Program for in-person instruction at our West Berkeley campus. Submit the below application to apply.

Our Counseling Program provides students with the education and clinical skills necessary to pursue licensure in California as a marriage and family therapist (MFT) or a professional clinical counselor (LPCC). Throughout the two-year curriculum, students attend day, evening, or weekend classes. In their second year, students participate in supervised clinical training at external community mental health agencies. The student population is approximately 180 graduate students ranging in age from 21 to 65 and about 35% identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color.

We are actively recruiting for our upcoming Fall 2026-2027 courses. Full descriptions for our courses can be found at https://www.wi.edu/ma-course-descriptions. Course schedules can be found at https://www.wi.edu/ma-class-schedule. Course openings include:

Course: Law and Professional Ethics (3 units)
Schedule: Wednesdays, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Term Dates: Sept 9 - Dec 16, 2026
Compensation: $2,350 to $2,600 per unit, commensurate with experience and qualifications (totaling $7,050 - $7,800 for the 3-unit course)

This course introduces the legal and ethical standards governing Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Clinical Counselors, including scope of practice, confidentiality, privilege, telehealth, and risk management. Students learn to navigate ethical dilemmas using decision-making frameworks and to seek and document consultation when needed. The course also addresses emerging issues in the field and supports the development of a strong professional identity grounded in ethical practice, advocacy, and equity in mental health care. It fulfills the CA AB 1759 requirement for telehealth training.

Qualifications: A masters or doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work or related field from an accredited program, licensed to practice in California. Candidates must have experience teaching at the graduate level and expertise with the course subject as well as a commitment to incorporating issues of diversity into all aspects of their work.

Compensation: $2,350 to $2,600 per unit taught, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Courses are typically 1.5-3 units. A 1.5 unit course will earn $3525 - $3900, a 3 unit course will earn $7050 - $7800.

Position Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Salary: $7,050 - $7,800 per course

Inclusive Workplace Statement:

The Wright Institute is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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